Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Public · 12,568 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,263 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $5,734 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $13,833 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $18,307 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,625 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,273 |
Sticker tuition: $15,252 in-state, $19,034 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 24
- Students with Pell grants
- 27%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 58%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $53,562
- Median debt at graduation
- $26,188
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business28%
Engineering8%
Health & Nursing7%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Education6%
Psychology6%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Biology & Life Sciences3%
Computer Science3%
Communications & Media2%
Is Western Michigan University a reach, target, or safety for you?
Take the 5-minute quiz and see how it stacks up against 1,500+ other colleges — ranked by fit and by what your family would actually pay.
Find my matches →Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent cohorts. Verify current costs and requirements with the school.